The March round-up showcases members’ support for a range of energy transition technologies including floating solar, green hydrogen and bio-methanol. It also highlights how member companies contribute to the communities in which they operate through science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programmes and hospital expansion projects.
We share updates from our partners including the IMO’s technical seminar on marine biofuels and OGCI’s collaboration with Carbon Mapper.
Member sustainability articles
ConocoPhillips
Conservation in the Permian Basin
ConocoPhillips and its conservation partners are restoring rangeland, bolstering wildlife recovery and undertaking responsible land stewardship. By collaborating with strategic partners, the company works to enhance, restore and responsibly manage habitats and ecosystems alongside oil and gas development.
Equinor enters bio-methanol agreement with Wallenius Wilhelmsen
Equinor has entered into a two-year bio-methanol supply agreement with Wallenius Wilhelmsen, a major global player in shipping and vehicle logistics, supporting a growing marine segment for low-carbon fuels.
ExxonMobil launches USD 100 million STEM education initiative in Guyana
The ten-year science initiative will cover three core areas—teacher training, student opportunities, and career pathways—with the aim to strengthen Guyana’s talent pipeline and broader economic transformation.
Through energy efficiency measures, methane management and access to cleaner energy, GeoPark reduced its greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 35% between 2020 and 2025, from 14.3 kg of CO2 equivalent/barrel of oil equivalent to 9.3 kg of CO2 equivalent/barrel of oil equivalent. Additionally it has reduced methane emissions by 86% over the past five years.
Moeve has approved the final investment decision (FID) to begin construction in the coming weeks of the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley project. The first phase, known as Onuba, will have 300 MW of capacity and the option to expand by an additional 100 MW.
Suncor supports Canadian mental health system expansion
Suncor is investing USD 5.5 million to help expand youth mental health services across Alberta through a partnership with CASA Mental Health, a non-profit that provides specialised treatment for children, youth and families.
TotalEnergies inaugurates floating solar power plant in Belgium
The company, alongside Holcim, a leading player in sustainable construction, inaugurated a floating solar power plant with a capacity of 31 MW, located in Obourg on a former chalk quarry site that has been rehabilitated into a lake.
Ipieca insights from the IMO technical seminar on marine biofuels
The seminar covered biofuels state of play, production, certification, market dynamics and onboard experience. As an observer of the IMO, Ipieca helps the IMO to assess the science surrounding proposed changes to the marine fuel developments, including marine spill and GHG reductions.
OGCI and Carbon Mapper team up to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sector
The collaboration combines Carbon Mapper’s publicly available satellite-based methane data, expertise, and strategic insights with OGCI’s industry-led, peer-to-peer engagement model to help operators identify, prioritise and mitigate emissions more quickly and effectively.
The monthly Ipieca sustainability article round-up showcases recent sustainability-related achievements, projects and news from Ipieca members, aligning with the Ipieca Principles around advancing environmental and social performance across the energy transition. We also highlight initiatives from our partner organisations and share insights from key United Nations meetings.
The May round-up showcases members’ commitment to support the local communities where they operate including flood relief support, fund raising for local non-profits, scholarships and internships. We also cover progress on biofuels, nature-based solutions and solar facilities as well as a partnership approach to assist industrial customers’ decarbonisation efforts.
Sustainability article round-up: April 2026
5 May 2026
The April round-up showcases continued investment in the energy transition alongside community and nature focused initiatives. Key themes include financing for low-carbon fuels, quantifying carbon stock in Brazil, partnerships to support education, and marine and coastal ecosystem restoration.
Sustainability article round-up: February 2026
26 February 2026
The February round-up shows strong momentum on energy efficiency, scaling low-carbon solutions, circularity and environmental performance.
Sustainability article round-up: January 2026
29 January 2026
This round-up shares sustainability highlights from the end of 2025 and start of 2026, showcasing how our members are driving practical climate, nature and human rights action.
